Ancient Landscape, Modern Times: Eric Ravilious and the Artists of the Chalk Downs

This exhibition explores how Eric Ravilious and his contemporaries reimagined landscape painting amidst the political tensions of the early 20th century. Through a curated selection of paintings, prints, and archival materials, it examines the South Downs as a site of identity and artistic inspiration.

Ancient Landscape, Modern Times brings together a remarkable collection of works by Eric Ravilious, William Nicholson, Paul Nash, John Nash, Tirzah Garwood, Peggy Angus, and other notable British artists active between the 1910s and 1940s. Developed by writer and curator James Russell, the exhibition traces how the distinct, rolling forms of the South Downs and surrounding chalk landscapes provided a profound source of inspiration for artists navigating a period of significant modernization and political uncertainty. By looking beyond the picturesque, the exhibition frames these locations as sites of deep historical and personal meaning, where artists grappled with evolving questions of national identity. Visitors can expect to see a diverse range of media, including paintings, drawings, and prints, alongside archival materials that deepen the narrative. The display investigates how these artists sought to redefine the landscape genre in the face of approaching global conflict, highlighting the emotional and aesthetic power of the chalklands during the interwar period. The exhibition serves as a thoughtful reflection on how ancient landscapes continued to resonate and speak directly to the challenges of modern life during the early 20th century.

This exhibition is included with general museum admission. Visitors are encouraged to book their tickets online via the official Holburne Museum ticketing portal or plan their visit through the museum website for further details on accessibility and entry requirements at the venue in Bath, UK. Please note that special events, such as curator talks, may require separate booking and ticket purchases as outlined on the museum's event calendar pages. The museum is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all age groups, welcoming guests to explore the galleries at their leisure during standard opening hours which can be verified via the museum's plan your visit page online prior to arrival at the site. Admission is valid for entry to this exhibition which is located in the museum's primary gallery spaces as designated by the institution's ongoing seasonal exhibition program. Visitors may check the museum website for the most accurate current exhibition status and event details including any special museum member entry benefits or partner discounts that might apply to their ticket booking process at the time of their planned visit to the site in Bath during the exhibition run dates through early 2027. We recommend checking the official website for real-time information on any potential capacity constraints or specific entry updates prior to visiting the museum in person at the indicated location in Bath, UK, especially if you are planning to attend with a large group or have specific requirements related to your exhibition visit experience at the venue during the indicated period from October 2026 to January 2027, as ticketing policies and availability can sometimes change based on museum operational updates or visitor demand, so keeping informed via the primary Holburne Museum digital ticketing interface remains the most reliable method for coordinating your visit schedule efficiently when interested in specific shows like this one by artist and curator team experts in the field of modern British art landscape history today in the UK museum context currently featuring these works on long-term loan and curated loan programs across the UK institution network participating in the presentation of these historic art pieces for public viewing in Bath, UK, in the months of autumn 2026 through the winter season until the official closing date in January 2027 indicated as part of the exhibition schedule provided by the institution officially for public record and planning purposes online at the current moment for all interested museum gallery visitors looking to see this collection display during its run in the Holburne Museum of Bath, UK, which remains committed to providing accessible and high-quality curatorial experiences for all our visitors, members, and supporters looking to engage with modern British art history in a thoughtful, historically contextualized, and intellectually rich setting here in Bath, UK, during the designated exhibition dates mentioned on this page officially provided for public access purposes globally or locally for all interested museum goers visiting our cultural venue throughout the autumn and winter seasons at the museum of the Holburne collection in Bath, UK, starting from early October 2026 and running through until mid-January 2027 for those seeking to enjoy these important modern British landscape art works personally in our galleries soon as scheduled and confirmed here officially by the team today at the museum venue in Bath, UK, for visitors, members, and all art enthusiasts interested in the Ravilious and Chalk Downs circle of painters, printers, and artist circles at this significant time of the season at the Holburne Museum site officially recognized for its ongoing commitment to excellence in the fine arts and historical painting collections displayed throughout the year for public appreciation in the beautiful city of Bath, UK, today and tomorrow as we plan ahead for the upcoming exhibition season at our institution here in the South West of England for all our dedicated gallery visitors, museum supporters, and patrons who are welcome at any time to join us for an enjoyable and informative visit 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